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Education Visits

Self-led education visits are welcome at Seven Sisters Country Park.  

The South Downs National Park and neighbouring Friston Forest (Forestry England) learning resources provide inspiration to support your visit.  

• Learning in the South Downs
• Planning your group’s visit
• Forestry England Learning Resources

Other resources:

• Sussex Wildlife Trust Environmental Education
• The Aquifer Partnership Schools and Education resources

FAQs

• What useful information do I need to know before planning a visit to Seven Sisters?
  • It is free to visit Seven Sisters Country Park, but there is a charge for parking.
  • Wear suitable clothing for the outdoors and be prepared for weather conditions including waterproofs, water, hats and sun cream. A water refill station is available at the Visitor Centre
  • From the toilets and car park it is a 1.5m walk through the country park along an accessible path to the beach and the Seven Sisters cliffs, with options to explore longer routes that take you up onto the Downs. The accessible path is a shared space with occasional vehicle traffic, pedestrians, bikes and dog walkers.
  • Throughout the year ponies, cattle and sheep will be found grazing.
  • Within the park there are dew ponds, open courses of water and the sea so there is the risk of drowning and water bourne diseases if groups are not supervised. Lifelines are located throughout the park.
  • Be aware of the fragile chalk cliffs and stay at least 5 metres away from the edge and base of the cliffs.
  • Always check tide tides if planning to visit the beach and explore rock pools.
  • A Defibrillator and First Aiders are located at the Visitor Centre (during opening times)
• We’ll be arriving by coach, where can we park?

  There is no designated coach parking at Seven Sisters, but limited coach parking is available in our South Car Park.

  £6.50 – up to two hours 

  £12.50 – for a full day 

  Please let us know when you are planning to bring a group by coach, due to limited availability. Please note that coaches are not permitted to park on weekends, Bank Holidays or at all during August.  

  Coach parking may be available at nearby Beachy Head and Eastbourne seafront for coach drop off / pick up 

• If it’s raining, is there an inside space we can have lunch?

  Our Pump Barn and Turkey Barn provide indoor spaces for lunch and wet weather activities at a charge of £20 plus vat per hour (min. booking 1 hour). Advance booking required and subject to availability.  

  Our Grab & Go outlets offer a range of refreshments including hot and cold drinks and ice creams.
  

  Packed lunch options can be pre ordered, please contact us for further information.   Picnic benches can be found in dedicated areas adjacent to North car park and Friston Forest. 

   

• Are there toilets and other facilities at Seven Sisters?

  At the Seven Sisters Visitor Centre you will find toilets, hot and cold drinks, ice creams, snacks, gifts and souvenirs to suit all group and educational visits.  

  Toilets are open 7am – 9pm (April – October) and 7am – 6pm (November to March)
  Please note there are no toilets in the park or at the beach.

  Visitor Centre and Grab & Go outlets are open 10am – 5pm (April – October) and 10am – 4pm (November to March)

   

• Can we book guided tours?

  Pre booked Seven Sisters Ranger Tours are subject to availability at a charge of £50 plus vat p/hr for up to 3 hours. 

• We would like to do a beach clean / litter pick as part of our visit, is this possible?

  Groups are welcome to include litter picking as part of their visit.  

  With advance notice, arrangements can be made for litter to be collected from an agreed location at the end of your activity.  

  A limited number of adult and child litter pickers can be borrowed by prior arrangement thanks to the Boltini Trust and the South Downs National Park Trust.

  Donations towards the maintenance of our equipment are always welcomed. Donations can be made onsite or via Support Nature Restoration at Seven Sisters and increase opportunities to understand and enjoy the site

• Can we stay overnight at Seven Sisters Country Park?

  Our Camping Barn and Camping Field provide the perfect location for education groups to stay at the heart of this special landscape and enjoy an immersive South Downs experience. For further information and bookings visit: The Camping Barn & Field | Cuckmere Cottages